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The Journey Begins
Buettner travels to Okinawa, Japan, where the island's oldest residents still share a serene way of life motivated by a sense of purpose, or ikigai.
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S1E3
The End of Blue Zones?
People in two very different Blue Zones — the Greek island Ikaria and Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula — thrive thanks to their unique diets and traditions.
#3
S1E2
An Unexpected Discovery
From the mountain villages of Sardinia to a sunny suburb of California, Buettner explores what has contributed to these communities' amazing lifespans.
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The Future of Longevity
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Buettner visits Singapore, then shares his discoveries in the United States to find out if we can create new Blue Zones in a rapidly changing world.
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S1E1
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